Picnic / BBQ in Chicago, IL

This week's weather scored for outdoor dining, picnics, and barbecues. Find the best day to go.

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Best Day for Picnic / BBQ

Monday
55/100
77°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Wind 15 mph.

Recommended gear: covered pavilion or reschedule

Daily Breakdown

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F · Wind 15 to 30 mph
25/100 Poor
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 77°F · Wind 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
40/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 73°F · Wind 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers · 80°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
55/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule

Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 68°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
40/100 Fair
Gear tip: covered pavilion or reschedule
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Ideal Picnic / BBQ Weather

Ideal Temperature65°–85°F
Acceptable Range55°–95°F
Max Wind15 mph
Rain OK?No — reschedule

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: blankets, warm drinks

Hot weather: shade, cold drinks, fans

Rain: covered pavilion or reschedule

Other Activities in Chicago

Running → Cycling → Hiking → Golf → Fishing → Beach Day → Camping → Outdoor Wedding → Dog Walking →

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